A CA finish is really tricky to master until you get the hang of it. Watch videos and practice till you find what works for you. There are many finishes to use on wood pens. CA works if you want a high shine finish. Check out DoctorsWoodshop.com and the Pens Plus finish. It will give a matte finish that lasts for me. Friction Polish finish is quick but it is not real long lasting. Keep trying different finishes until you find what works for you. Turncrazy43

Good advice here but I would avoid CA on cocobolo until you've practiced it a bit. Cocobolo has been tricky at times for me, I'm guessing because of the oil in the wood.